Far East Décorave

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu.

The words ‘feng shui’ literally translate as “wind-water”in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Book of Burial by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty:

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Many modern enthusiasts claim that feng shui is the practice of arranging objects (such as furniture) to help people achieve their goals. More traditionally, feng shui is important in choosing a place to live and finding a burial site, along with agricultural planning.
Proponents claim that feng shui has an effect on health, wealth and personal relationships.

Decorating your home in the Japanese style can add a certain amount of mysticism and serenity that you don’t find in Western culture.  Styles such as Americana and British Colonial are seemingly chaotic and built around accents that seemingly serve little purpose.

Far East decor, however, is based on the notion that the placement of everything has its purpose and brings forth peace and attempts to harness your Qi.  Find some simple Asian pieces, arrange them accordingly and see how you feel about it when you’re done.